Hole punch with alignment indicator

A manually powered punch device for cutting holes in sheet media, comprising:

• a base having an elongated length;
• the base with a generally planar top side having an upper flat surface at a rear transitioning to a lower flat surface at the front, the transition extending along the length of the base, wherein the upper flat surface includes a plurality of peninsulas extending into the lower flat surface;
• a plurality of punch elements supported on the respective peninsulas, each punch element including a punch pin with a longitudinal axis, wherein the punch elements overlie and are spaced apart from the lower flat surface of the base forming a slot therebetween, and the longitudinal axis of each punch pin is perpendicular to the lower flat surface;
• a plurality of pin holes disposed on the lower flat surface, each pin hole aligned and receiving a respective punch pin therein;
• a lever engaging the plurality of punch elements to actuate the punch pins, wherein the lever extends distally toward the rear of the base;
• a flat-faced stop disposed at the peninsula within the slot;
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• linear alignment indicia extending along the length of the base in between the peninsulas on the lower flat surface.

A manually powered punch device for cutting holes in sheet media, comprising:

• a base having a top side with an upper flat surface at the rear transitioning to a lower flat surface at the front, wherein the upper flat surface includes a plurality of peninsulas extending in the same direction into and raised above the lower flat surface;
• a plurality of punch elements each having a punch pin aligned in a row, wherein each punch element is supported at a proximal portion on a respective peninsula with a distal portion of the punch element overlying the lower flat surface;
• a slot formed between the distal portion of the punch element and the lower flat surface with an opening facing the front of the base;
• a plurality of pin holes located on the lower flat surface and aligned underneath each punch pin;
• a lever having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is hinged to the distal portion of the punch element and engages the plurality of punch elements to actuate the punch pins, and the distal end of the lever extends toward the rear of the base;
• linear alignment indicia disposed in between the peninsulas on the lower flat surface;
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• a chip tray disposed underneath the pin holes at an underside of the base.